Background
Van Os was born in Middelharnis.
Van Os was born in Middelharnis.
He was taught by Aert Schouman in The Hague, where he would spend the rest of his life. In 1773, he recorded in the painters" confraternity. Van Os is mostly known for his fruit and flower still life paintings, though he started his career painting seascapes.
His floral still lifes were painted in the style of January van Huysum, with the flowers usually presented on a marble ledge against a green background.
